Broadcast Schedule for U-17 World Championship Set

NewsNov 8, 1999

CHICAGO (Monday, November 8, 1999) - The broadcast schedule for the U.S. Under-17 National Team competing in the FIFA U-17 World Championship in New Zealand beginning Nov. 10 has been solidified for Fox Sports World and pay-per-view audiences on the DISH Network. Innovative Sports Marketing acquired the broadcast rights, in conjunction with Nike and U.S. Soccer, and is airing the tournament in the United States for the first time. As part of the 17-game broadcast package, every U.S. match will be featured live on the DISH Network via pay-per-view as the team goes for gold in New Zealand. The entire broadcast package, whish also includes complete coverage of the Brazilian and Mexican U-17 National Teams, can be ordered through the DISH Network by calling 800/333-DISH. The live broadcast schedule will also be available to C-band satellite television owners via pay-per-view by calling 800/444-DISH. Fox Sports World will air the games on a tape-delay basis beginning Nov. 15.
The 16-team tournament kicks off in Auckland on Wednesday (late Tuesday night in the USA) with the USA facing host nation New Zealand. The U.S. U-17s will continue group play against UEFA runners-up Poland on Nov. 13 and youth powerhouse Uruguay on Nov. 16.

5th FIFA U-17 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPNEW ZEALAND '99

Group A(Auckland)

Group B(Napier)

Group C(Christchurch)

Group D(Dunedin)

New Zealand

Ghana

Brazil

Jamaica

United States

Spain

Australia

Burkina Faso

Uruguay

Mexico

Mali

Paraguay

Poland

Thailand

Germany

Qatar

New
Zealand '99 Broadcast Schedule

DISH
Network (Live PPV)

FOX
Sports World (Tape delay)

Date

Match

Live Time

Replay Time

Date

Time

Nov. 10

USA vs. New Zealand

1:30 a.m.

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 15

11 p.m. ET

Nov. 11

Mexico vs. Thailand

12 a.m.

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 16

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 11

Brazil vs. Australia

7:30 p.m.

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Nov. 16

11 p.m. ET

Nov. 12

Ghana vs. Mexico

10 p.m.

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Nov. 17

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 12

USA vs. Poland

10 p.m.

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Nov. 17

11 p.m. ET

Nov. 14

Brazil vs. Mali

12 a.m.

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 18

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 16

Spain vs. Mexico

12 a.m.

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 18

11 p.m. ET

Nov. 16

USA vs. Uruguay

2 a.m.

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 19

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 16

Germany vs. Brazil

10 p.m.

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Nov. 19

11 p.m. ET

Quarterfinals

Nov. 19

Quarterfinal #1 (A1 vs. B2)

8 p.m. ET

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Nov. 23

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 19

Quarterfinal #2 (B1 vs. A2)

10 p.m. ET

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Nov. 23

11 p.m. ET

Nov. 20

Quarterfinal #3 (C1 vs. D2)

8 p.m. ET

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Nov. 24

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 20

Quarterfinal #4 (D1 vs. C2)

10 p.m. ET

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Nov. 24

11 p.m. ET

Semifinals

Nov. 23

Semifinal #1

10 p.m. ET

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Nov. 26

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 24

Semifinal #2

1:30 a.m.

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 26

11 p.m. ET

Finals

Nov. 26

Third Place Game

7 p.m. ET

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Nov. 30

8 p.m. ET

Nov. 26

Championship Game

10 p.m. ET

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Nov. 30

11 p.m. ET

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For all of the latest information on the U.S. Under-17 National Team from New Zealand, log on to U.S. Soccer's website at www.us-soccer.com. The site is currently featuring a U-17 section with an updated roster, player bios, a tournament overview and a complete schedule. The page will be updated throughout the team's travels through New Zealand with the latest news and photographs from the World Youth Championship.